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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 2,171 cc

V23 ERNMOT history

V23 ERN is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 136,853 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

V23 ERN silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
136,853 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,058 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V23 ERN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
24 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V23 ERN was last recorded at 136,853 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 3,936 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,917 miles · 15 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,936 miles
Average per year
6,058 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,853 miles
  • 2025 – 132,917 miles
  • 2024 – 128,291 miles
  • 2023 – 123,327 miles
  • 2022 – 119,513 miles
  • 2021 – 112,891 miles
  • 2018 – 112,341 miles
  • 2017 – 107,063 miles
  • 2016 – 100,376 miles
  • 2015 – 93,441 miles
  • 2014 – 82,701 miles
  • 2013 – 70,066 miles
  • 2012 – 65,250 miles
  • 2011 – 57,632 miles
  • 2010 – 52,022 miles
  • 2009 – 40,570 miles
  • 2008 – 25,917 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,853 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 22 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,853 miles (+3,936)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    136,853 miles
    Test number
    927622402440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass132,917 miles (+4,626)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    132,917 miles
    Test number
    977842933369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass128,291 miles (+4,964)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    128,291 miles
    Test number
    620130480369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass123,327 miles (+3,814)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    123,327 miles
    Test number
    522545568550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass119,513 miles (+6,622)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    119,513 miles
    Test number
    999801955540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass112,891 miles (+550)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    112,891 miles
    Test number
    529965653000
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  7. Pass112,341 miles (+5,278)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    112,341 miles
    Test number
    536818291867
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass107,063 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    107,063 miles
    Test number
    933912787395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail107,063 miles (+6,687)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,063 miles
    Test number
    670707193466
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  10. Pass100,376 miles (+6,935)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    100,376 miles
    Test number
    600070361418
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
  11. Pass93,441 miles (+10,740)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    93,441 miles
    Test number
    519256945125
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  12. Pass82,701 miles (+12,635)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    82,701 miles
    Test number
    516755434169
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  13. Pass70,066 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    70,066 miles
    Test number
    127315363153
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Fail70,066 miles (+4,816)5 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,066 miles
    Test number
    985355363102
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass65,250 miles (+7,618)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    65,250 miles
    Test number
    548555362179
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  16. Pass57,632 miles (+5,610)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    57,632 miles
    Test number
    447311361141
    • NoteBrake pads low
    • NoteCut in n/s/f tyre outer sidwall
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NotePossible leak from o/s/r shockabsorber
    • NoteRear brake discs worn
  17. Pass52,022 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    52,022 miles
    Test number
    410640960158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail52,021 miles (+11,451)1 dangerous1 failure5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,021 miles
    Test number
    550891740157
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  19. Pass40,570 miles (+14,653)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    40,570 miles
    Test number
    894208109115
    • NoteFront discs slight lipp
    • NoteRear pads wearing low
    • NoteSlight play in steering
    • NoteUnable ro see rear cil springs
  20. Pass25,917 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    25,917 miles
    Test number
    901232388086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V23 ERN

Does V23 ERN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V23 ERN is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V23 ERN?
The MOT on V23 ERN is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V23 ERN done?
V23 ERN was recorded at 136,853 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 6,058 miles a year.
Has V23 ERN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V23 ERN has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 31 May 2017.
Has the mileage on V23 ERN ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on V23 ERN find?
V23 ERN passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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